It's very much a small, old diner on the inside. The staff are nice but the food isn't great. My wife did not like her pancakes at all but they left them on the bill. I paid for them because we ordered them but thought that would have been a nice courtesy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Toast
Really disappointing microcosm for modern Lamorinda life.
Grumpy greedy boomer stationed at the “front desk”; clearly it’s his family property and he’s there if he wants to be to chat and “greet” people he knows.
Prices are high for a greasy spoon.
They hired immigrant labor (naturally) that is fantastic/generous/kind and incredibly hard working; but owners not interested in doing any real work (…or waking up 4am to make pancakes for customers) so he’s just gonna chat with the “regulars” and the rest of the old Boomers of the past.
I think owner just there “for the craic” because he’s bored and has all the land and wants to make even more money in Lamorinda, from family-owned property and existing “restaurant”.
So this “project” is to make more money from an old building (and feeds him when he’s hungry).
They are partially using the “diner” for storage and other old furniture / family “heirlooms” ; lots of old Rooms so why not fill them full of stuff; classic Lamorinda “business” venture.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2
Ok so this is a time warp kinda place, I mean it's like stepping back in time to an old school greasy spoon breakfast joint. Daily specials and a standard regular lineup. It's filled with local regulars, a mix of bicyclists, families and walk ups.
Food was spot on and service with a smile. I had the special " Monte Cristo"
I'd definitely eat here again l.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Onion Rings
It may look empty and closed from the outside BUT is it full of patrons indoors! Old vintage restaurant but love the mom and pop feel! Fast service and delicious hot food. Perfect for our bike ride stop!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Great little brunch spot, amazing service and very accommodating last minute!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5